Hello, I'm rita
a fine art
pet Photographer
Welcome to Lost Creek Photography, where I create heartfelt, fine art portraits that celebrate the unique bond between pets and the people who love them.
Based in beautiful Kalispell, Montana, I’m passionate about creating meaningful artwork that brings warmth, personality, and joy into your home for years to come.
Growing up in a military family, I moved from place to place and learned early on how important printed family photographs can be. They were more than pictures on a wall. They helped each new house feel like home and gave us a sense of connection and continuity, no matter where we lived.
That experience still shapes the way I photograph today. I believe the animals we share our lives with are part of our family, and their presence deserves to be remembered in a beautiful and lasting way.
Community is also very important to me. As a volunteer photographer for the Humane Society, I photograph rescue animals to help show their individual personalities and give them a better chance of finding loving homes. My love for animals and my connection to the local community are at the heart of every session I create.
My goal is to give you more than beautiful photographs. I want to create lasting artwork that reflects your pet’s true personality and preserves the love, joy, and connection you share.
I would love to hear about your pet and help you create something meaningful together.
Featured in 406 Woman Magazine
(JULY 2025)
In July 2025, 406 Woman Magazine featured an article about my journey as a pet photographer—how it all began, how it’s grown, and where it is today. The story offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion and purpose that drive my work, and the moments that have shaped Lost Creek Photography along the way.
Photographing
Shelter Pets
with Heart
For more than four years, I’ve volunteered my time and photography services with the Humane Society of Northwest Montana, photographing adoptable cats and dogs on a weekly basis.
The portraits I create are used as profile images for pets awaiting adoption and are often shared in the Humane Society’s outreach and social media to help each animal be seen for who they truly are.
This work is incredibly close to my heart. Every shelter pet deserves the chance to be noticed, understood, and loved—and I’m grateful to play a small part in helping them find their way home.
ready to create something meaningful?